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Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Gelsenkirchen and Bielefeld takes 1h 22m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 22m
Duration
128 km
Distance
€24
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld train times

Trains run once a week between Gelsenkirchen and Bielefeld. The service departs Gelsenkirchen at 12:13 AM at night, which arrives into Bielefeld at 01:35:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 22m • Direct

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  • Distance: 127.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Bielefeld, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 1h 7m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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